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Raymond Estrella (rayestrella) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Northern Minnesota About Me I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, plus many western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly UL, I try to be as near to it as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with brother-in-law Dave. Country USA

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All Forum Posts by Raymond Estrella

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	simmering with wood If you want to use wood as a fuel source and would like to be able to simmer you could go to a Trail Designs Sidewinder Ti-Tri Stove System w/Inferno insert. With the pot it is about half the weigh...	In GEAR » Time/weight/volume - how to make freezerbag cooking actually work November 26, 4:50am
	What problems? OK, my tongue is kinda in cheek, but I am a side-sleeper and rarely have any of the issues you describe. But like others suggested I take a sleep system rated for the temps I expect to see. Then I ...	In GEAR » Addressing ground-side breathability problems while sleeping November 26, 4:40am
	why karo? Eugene they are a much easier method for the maker as it allows the entire quilt to be filled at once, instead of filling each tube between horizontal baffles.	In GEAR » Down shifting in Enlightened Equip quilts? November 21, 10:30am
	inflatable-strut-parkas “Soon we'll all be wearing inflatable-strut-parkas(made of carbon nanotubes) with vacuum chambers.” That is funny Mike. A few days ago I read about Buckliballs and yesterday I was wonder...	In GEAR » So who else is going to wait and not buy an insulatig jacket this year? November 21, 8:24am
	down shifting a "feature" “There is a disappointing amount of down shift in my Sierra Sniveller (Jacks R Better) as well. What is irritating to me is the way manufacturers often tout this as a design feature.” It is ...	In GEAR » Down shifting in Enlightened Equip quilts? November 21, 7:03am
	Feelings Nah, the heck with actual experience. Go with your feelings... ;-)	In GEAR » The Future - Nanotechnology Waterproof Down November 19, 9:48pm
	double bagging Absolutely. I won't comment on the dog inside in winter, but the idea of an over-bag, or over-quilt is not uncommon. I am actually going to be doing this as a side-project this winter, usin...	In GEAR » Using two bags at once with dog November 18, 2:10pm
	Short quilts and pads FS My twins just flat shot up this year and are going to need bigger sleep gear so these need to go. GoLite UltraLite 800 Fill 3-Season Quilts: SOLD Big Agnes Insulated Air Core pads: size Petit...	In Gear Swap » Short quilts and pads FS November 18, 8:42am
	Winter when? Winter camping (as in a tent) in full on winter in MN? Where? Winter before last I was at -31 in MN. I had a true winter parka, not a nice down sweater, like the Bitterroot. (It is nice, don't ...	In GEAR » It's the time of year for.. DOWN PARKAS! Advice on a warm one... November 16, 5:59pm
	re: Winterish sleeping bag I live and hike in northern MN. For November, and most of December a 0 F bag should be fine as long as you are a “normal” sleeper. (I sleep a bit cold but still use my 5 F quilt during the same...	In GEAR » Winterish sleeping bag November 14, 4:52am

All Reader Reviews by Raymond Estrella

	Review	Category
	Osprey Exos 58 Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Size: Large Year manufactured: 2009 Weight listed: 2 lb 10 oz (1185 g) Actual weight 2 lb 9.8 oz (1180 g) Volume listed: 3700 cu in (61 L) Load weight capacity sugg...	In Backpacks - External Frame June 15, 7:47pm
	Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 I bought one of the first Seedhouse SL2s in 2004. Last year I bought the new, lighter version pairing it with carbon fiber poles and Ti stakes to make a total weight package of 2 lb 15 oz (1.33 kg). I...	In Shelters - Double Wall Tents February 16, 3:37pm

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